deleterious
/ˌdelɪˈtɪəriəs/
del · e · te · ri · ous
ˌdel · ɪ · ˈtɪə · ri · əs
English Definition
Adj. harmful; damaging; injurious
Significado en Español
perjudicial, nocivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có hại, độc hại
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Example Sentence
Smoking has a deleterious effect on health.
吸烟对健康有害。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
delete (remove) + erious → harmful
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “deleterious”:
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A
beneficial
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B
harmful
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C
pleasant
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D
neutral
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B — harmful.
“deleterious” means Adj. harmful; damaging; injurious
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Smoking has a clearly ______ effect on a person's overall health.
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A
harmless
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B
healthy
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C
beneficial
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D
deleterious
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D — deleterious.
“deleterious” means Adj. harmful; damaging; injurious
Common questions about “deleterious”
What does “deleterious” mean?
deleterious — Adj. harmful; damaging; injurious. In Chinese: 有害的；有毒的.
How do you pronounce “deleterious”?
deleterious is pronounced /ˌdelɪˈtɪəriəs/. It breaks into 5 syllables: del · e · te · ri · ous.
How do you use “deleterious” in a sentence?
Smoking has a deleterious effect on health. (吸烟对健康有害。)
What are synonyms for “deleterious”?
harmful, detrimental, damaging — all close in meaning to deleterious (Adj. harmful; damaging; injurious).
Is “deleterious” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. deleterious appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “deleterious”?
delete (remove) + erious → harmful
